LCY is hiring a report editor

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: UW Livable City Year Report Editor
Part-time, 15-20 hrs/wkApplication Deadline: Position open until filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received on or before June 6, 2018.Start date: June 13, 2018Compensation: $20/hr for graduate students, $16/hr for undergraduate students

The UW Livable City Year (LCY) Report Editor is responsible for overseeing the written development of roughly 25 reports (roughly 10 per quarter) for UW’s Livable City Year initiative, a university-wide partnership with the City of Tacoma. The LCY reports cover a diverse range of urban issues, including but not limited to: housing policy, pollution, storm water, homelessness, food justice, infrastructure, and environmental justice. The LCY Editor is responsible for editing, proofing, and the critical development of student written reports on a specific issue. Editors must possess an exceptionally strong command of the English language and have experience working with writers to develop their thinking in clear terms. Cogency, accessibility, and articulation are paramount. The editor is responsible for directly overseeing the editing process beginning with meeting and introducing students to the report writing process and expectations.

The LCY Editor must be well-organized, a strong communicator in written and verbal formats, and be comfortable working independently and with teams, particularly in partnership with the graphic designer and program manager.

Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of contemporary issues affecting cities, both those particular to the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Awareness of urban issues is important to helping students develop their specific research and writing in relevant, accurate, and clear ways. Ideal candidates will also have extensive experience working with student writers: working in writing centers, professionally as an editor, or as a TA in writing and research extensive courses.

Duties include:

Work with LCY team to develop writing and report style standards (the student writing guide) for student report writers.

Meet with each group of student writers near the end of each term to discuss professional report writing, the student writing guide, expectations regarding content and timing, and the editing process.

Review and provide feedback on student drafts, requesting edits or additions as needed.

Receive and provide style and content edits for the final document.

Coordinate with Report Graphic Designer to deliver written content for final report compilation.

Meet with LCY team as necessary to assess work progress.

Meet LCY deadlines for drafts and final edits.

Conditions of employment:

This position is part-time; 15–20 hours per week. The hours vary depending on the stage in the report production process.

Undergraduate and graduate students will be considered, with a strong preference for graduate and PhD students. Strong writing and editing skills required. Prior experience supervising students and/or teaching writing or composition desired.

Compensation estimated at $20/hour for graduate students and $16/hr for undergraduates. The employee must complete weekly timesheets and submit them for approval.

The position runs through mid-September 2018, with an opportunity for rehire in the 2018 – 2019 academic year.

@UWLCY Project spotlight: as part of last year's partnership with @CityofTacoma, students created plans to turn four gulches along Ruston Way into community green spaces for recreation and education. https://t.co/aRrJZ62FkI

@UWLCY LCY is now accepting applications from cities, counties, tribes, and special districts interested in being our partner for the 2019-2020 academic year! Full RFP and details: https://t.co/e2To73piEM